Demo Tests vs. Demo Rentals

Whether you are serious about purchasing snowboard equipment, or want to test out the latest and greatest technology this winter, Powder Tools has you covered. Our snowboard Demo programs offer options to suit both fancies.

For the true-to-the-slopes serious buyers in the market snowboarding gear, Powder Tools’ Demo Test program is a perfect fit. What you see on the sales floor is exactly what you have the opportunity to rent and “test” before you buy.

Who is the Demo Program For?

Powder Tools’ Demo Rentals fleet offers top-of-the-line brand equipment for those who are renting, but not necessarily buying. Demo Rentals are designed for skiers and boarders who, either don’t have their own gear, or don’t want to bring their own gear, but still want to enjoy top of the line rental equipment. Powder Tools carries 3-5 “select” models to have in stock and will have several of these models in multiple sizes on hand.

The biggest difference between Demo Test rentals and the Demo Rentals fleet is the selection of equipment vs. quantity. Demo Test offers a rental for everything on the sales floor, but limited to one in each size, while the Demo Rentals fleet typically has plenty of specific brands and models in stock.

What You Should Know About the Demo Test Program

Some things to keep in mind when considering renting equipment through the Demo Test program are:

ONLY ONE of each model and size is available.

Equipment can only be rented for one day at a time, and needs to returned to the original store it was rented from.

No advanced reservations – online or by phone – can be made for Demo Test gear.

Demo Test equipment offered is based on availability and first-come first-serve.

How to Reserve Your Demo Rental Snowboards

Demo Rentals can be reserved in advance, either online or over the phone. You receive a 20% discount for making an advanced reservation for Demo Rental gear. The cost to rent through the Demo Test program is the same as the walk-in rate for Demo Rentals. Since advanced reservations cannot be made for Demo Test equipment, the 20% discounted advanced reservation rate does not apply.

The best thing about both the Demo Test program and Demo Rentals is the cost of a two-day rental can be put towards the purchase of brand new ski and/or snowboard equipment straight off the sales floor! So, whether you are looking to purchase skis or snowboards, or just want to test the newest gear of the season, it’s definitely a win-win. Stop by either of our Powder Tools locations and let our staff get you geared up for the season with the best name brands in skis and snowboards!